Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Tuesday visited the Amador Health Center in Las Cruces to meet with the center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. Courtesy/BRL Office
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events this week where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Sen. Lujan also led a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
“This week, I had the opportunity to be in Las Cruces meeting with local leaders and seeing firsthand how federal investments are making a real difference for our communities,” Sen. Lujan said. “From expanding access to health care and behavioral health services to strengthening broadband and local infrastructure, these federal dollars are being put to work right here in Southern New Mexico. New Mexicans are always at the center of my work, and I will continue using my position to bring federal investments back home.”
On Tuesday, Sen. Lujan visited Amador Health Center to meet with the health center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. During the visit, Sen. Lujan specifically highlighted federal funding he secured for Amador Health Center’s project to expand access to behavioral health services in Doña Ana County.
Afterwards, Sen. Lujan joined the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), community leaders, and employers for a roundtable discussion to examine broadband workforce needs in New Mexico. During the roundtable, Sen. Lujan highlighted the launch of a statewide broadband workforce development program made possible federal funding he worked to secure.
Also on Tuesday, Sen. Lujan held a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). During the forum, Sen. Lujan facilitated multiple presentations by experts and advocates on how to apply for compensation through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and provided information about resources available to aid applicants.
On Wednesday, Sen. Lujan visited Mesilla Town Hall to meet with local officials and celebrate federal funding secured for the Town of Mesilla’s Town Hall. During the visit, Sen. Lujan highlighted $1 million in federal funding he secured to support the renovation of the Mesilla Town Hall complex.
Finally, Sen. Lujan wrapped up his series of events by visiting El Caldito Soup Kitchen to meet with staff and discuss how the soup kitchen is serving the community. During Sen. Lujan’s visit, he highlighted federal funding he was able to secure for new kitchen equipment, helping strengthen El Caldito Soup Kitchen’s capacity to serve the Mesilla Valley.
Sen. Luján joins OBAE roundtable on broadband workforce needs in New Mexico. Courtesy/BRL Office
Sen. Ben Ray Luján discusses the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). Courtesy/BRL Office